How to pronounce committal
Say it like kuh-MIT-ul. Committal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIT).
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- kuh
- MIT
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Committal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of committal
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kuh-MIT-ul.
What does committal mean?
- The act of entrusting something to someone.
- The act of committing someone to confinement; an order for someone's imprisonment.
- The act of perpetrating an offense.
- Of or relating to a committee.
- Of or relating to commitment.
Where does committal come from?
From commit + -al.
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Words that rhyme with committal
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Questions about saying committal
How do you pronounce committal?
Say kuh-MIT-ul. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmɪtəl/. In British English it is /kəˈmɪtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in committal?
Committal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIT). Broken into parts: kuh · MIT · ul.
Is committal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /kəˈmɪtəl/ (kuh-MIT-ul).